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Waterford, CT — The SK-150 was the first “extra-distance, extra-money” event for the SK-Modified division. The centerpiece of Waterford Speedbowl’s season-opening April 12-13 Budweiser Modified Nationals, the “150” is about to host the biggest and strongest field in its 12-year history.

There’s plenty of history and plenty of incentive to go around.

The entry list for the $5,000 to win event has passed the 50 mark and includes a host of competitors with long Speedbowl resumes. There are four past winners in the field – Ted Christopher (1999), Dennis Gada (2003), Frank Ruocco (’06) and Jeff Pearl (’07).

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Waterford, CT — Bill Roberts has been named Director of Sales and Operations at The New Waterford Speedbowl. Jerry Robinson, owner/operator of the promotional company at the Connecticut shoreline auto racing facility, made the announcement Thursday.

The Speedbowl will open its 58^th consecutive season April 12-13 with the 13^th annual Budweiser Modified Nationals featuring the $20,000 SK-150.

Roberts has served the Speedbowl in a number of roles over the past years most recently as Race Director. He has also been a steward and a flagman.

“I am, of course, excited about being back at the Speedbowl,” said Roberts. “Jerry and I are going to work hand-and-hand to insure continued improvement wherever we can.”

Steve Harraka will begin his third season as Race Director. Other holdovers include Media Coordinator Dave Dykes, Box Office Manager Debra Gilot, Food Director Margret Sutton and Maintenance Director Richard “Bubby” Brouwer.

Sources: Dave Dykes/Waterford Speedbowl PR

Waterford, CT — Diego and Shawn Monahan are completely focused on The SK-150, the centerpiece of Waterford Speedbowl’s April 12-13 Budweiser Modified Nationals. The Monahans, both with impressive Speedbowl resumes, are part of an extraordinary “150” entry list.

Both were winners last year and over the years have a total of 22 wins and a championship between them. They’ll be in the same cars they drove a year ago, cars they now own.

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Waterford, CT — Waterford Speedbowl Mini Stock competitor Randy Churchill has set high standards for 2008. He wants to win a lot of races.

He placed fifth in the final point standings, scoring a win in early August. “It was an OK season for us,” he says, “but we should have won more. Our main focus this year is getting back into victory lane on a more consistent basis.

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